newsletter - Jia Shing

⚓ Finding your Anchor

Sunday Scoop #17 - After continuous months of working to meet deadlines, I finally caught a break. Instead of feeling relieved, I felt lost until I found my anchor, which helped me to recalibrate.

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Jia Shing Wee 8 Nov 2020 • 5 min read

Life

💭Let's Think

Sunday Scoop #16 - In this issue, I'm not sharing some life-changing insights I've had last week. Instead, I share my personal thoughts about life in hopes that they kickstart some of your own.

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Jia Shing Wee 1 Nov 2020 • 5 min read

Productivity

🔋 Working Around Your Energy Levels

Sunday Scoop #15 - For the past week or so, I’ve been actively experimenting with working around my energy levels to boost my productivity. In this issue, find out how I did it and how you can too.

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Jia Shing Wee 25 Oct 2020 • 4 min read

Musings

➖ Via Negativa : Adding Value to Your Life by Subtracting

Sunday Scoop #14 - In this issue, we assess the rationality behind the traditional method people often turn to when they seek to add value to their life before we propose an alternate (better) route.

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Jia Shing Wee 18 Oct 2020 • 5 min read

Self-Help

🎼 Saying Yes to New Opportunities

Sunday Scoop #13 - This week, I narrate to you one of the most productive evenings I’ve had in a long, long time. I then bring you along for a brief but deep dive on the lessons I’ve learned.

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Jia Shing Wee 11 Oct 2020 • 4 min read

Productivity

🕹️ Hacking The Afternoon Slump

Sunday Scoop #12 - You know that wave of drowsiness that hits you 45 minutes after you had lunch? That's the afternoon slump. In this issue of the newsletter, we endeavour to find out a workaround.

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Jia Shing Wee 4 Oct 2020 • 4 min read

Musings

🙏 The Serenity Prayer

Sunday Scoop #11 - In this issue, we discuss about The Serenity Prayer before following Bob's journey through his rather miserable morning and how The Serenity Prayer could potentially help him turn things around.

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Jia Shing Wee 27 Sep 2020 • 4 min read

Growth

🌱 The Giver and The Receiver

Sunday Scoop #10 - To celebrate the 10th issue of this newsletter, I'd like to share an insightful short story that left quite an impression on me. Later this week, I'll be writing a long form article expanding on this very idea.

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Jia Shing Wee 20 Sep 2020 • 4 min read

Productivity

⏱️ The 2-Minute Method

Sunday Scoop #9 - This week, I've been experimenting with the 2-minute method from David Allen's GTD. It has had a big impact on my workflow and is worth a share. Here are my key takeaways. Enjoy!

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Jia Shing Wee 13 Sep 2020 • 3 min read

Productivity

🎬 My Productivity B-Roll (and why you should start filming yours)

Sunday Scoop #8 - In this issue, I share with you how to procrastinate productively. I also include one of the best mini-documentary I've seen in quite a while and how it changed my outlook on life.

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Jia Shing Wee 6 Sep 2020 • 5 min read

Musings

📡The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Incompetence Inspire Ignorance

Sunday Scoop #7 - As we return to the good old life advice-ish content, I write about my experience(s) with the Dunning-Kruger Effect: why the incompetent people fail to realise their incompetence.

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Jia Shing Wee 30 Aug 2020 • 5 min read

Writing

✍ PS with JS #3 | Rounding it Up

In the 3rd and final issue of this very short series of newsletters, I share with you a few methods I used to ensure my PS stays within the word limit. I also talk about ways to add some final touches to the essay.

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Jia Shing Wee 24 Aug 2020 • 5 min read

Writing

✍ PS with JS #2 | Drafting

Sunday Scoop #5 - This week, I share with you a few guidelines I followed while drafting the first iteration of my Personal Statement. I also share the tools that made writing a more enjoyable experience for me.

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Jia Shing Wee 16 Aug 2020 • 7 min read

Writing

✍️ PS with JS #1 | Getting Started

Sunday Scoop #4 - In the first issue of a new series I'm calling 'PS with JS', I'm sharing a few tips that proved effective for me to get started on writing my Personal Statement. I also provide a clear and direct 10-step action plan to get started. Towards the end, I share 2 exciting news!

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Jia Shing Wee 9 Aug 2020 • 8 min read

Growth

👋 Bidding Burnout Goodbye

Sunday Scoop #3 - In this issue, I share with you how I narrowly avoided burnout and some of my personal thoughts on happiness and fulfilment (for now). If there is one thing you engage with this post, read the article I linked towards the end of the newsletter. It is absolutely paradigm shifting.

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Jia Shing Wee 2 Aug 2020 • 5 min read

Relationship

🥀 Re-appreciating Relationships

Sunday Scoop #2 - In the second issue of my weekly newsletter, I’m sharing with you one of the most life-changing insights I ever stumbled upon in a TV show. I also share a podcast and a video that resonated with me. Subscribe to my newsletter for more!

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Jia Shing Wee 26 Jul 2020 • 4 min read

Life

🌇 City Sunsets

Sunday Scoop #1 - In my first email newsletter, I share the importance of making time for yourself and finding time to reconnect with your inner self. I also share a podcast and an article that provided novel insights to me. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more!

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Jia Shing Wee 19 Jul 2020 • 3 min read